Church History Matters

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220 - The Rise of Mitt Romney & The Mormon Moment I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

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In this episode of Church History Matters, Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths explore the remarkable political rise of Mitt Romney—from his family’s political legacy and

Sep 1
1 h 08 min

218 - Ezra Taft Benson: Conspiracy Controversies I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

After serving as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ezra Taft Benson returned to full-time service as an Apostle and became one of the mo

Aug 28
1 h 20 min

219 - White Horse Prophecy In Depth I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

Did Joseph Smith really predict that the Constitution of the United States would one day “hang by a thread” and that the Latter-day Saints would step forward to save it?

Aug 25
1 h 19 min

217 - Ezra Taft Benson: His Life in Washington D.C. I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

Discover the remarkable double life of Ezra Taft Benson—a man who simultaneously served as a high-ranking Washington statesman and a chosen Apostle of the Lord.In this vi

Aug 11
1 h 22 min

216 - 3-Term Senator Elbert Thomas, GI Bill Hero I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

For decades, Utah's Elbert D. Thomas represented Latter-day Saints on the national stage as one of the most influential members of Congress you've probably never heard of

Aug 4
1 h 04 min

215 - U.S. Attempt to Expel Utah Senator Reed Smoot I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

In this episode of Church History Matters, Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths explore one of the most controversial political battles in Latter-day Saint history: the ele

Jul 28
1 h 12 min

214 - How Polygamy Affected Utah Politics I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

Religion and politics have always been intertwined in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—but where should the line be drawn? In this episode o

Jul 21
1 h 06 min

213 - Faith, Utah Politics and Opium I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

In this episode of Church History Matters, hosts Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths continue their exploration of politics and religion by examining some of the most chal

Jul 14
1 h 02 min

212 - New Data: History of the LDS Church and Slavery I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

How did the early Latter-day Saints navigate one of the most difficult and divisive issues in American history—slavery? In this episode of Church History Matters, hosts C

Jul 7
1 h 17 min

211 - Joseph Smith's Political Platform for President I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

What happens when a prophet runs for President of the United States? In this fascinating episode of Church History Matters, hosts Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths are j

Jun 30
1 h 16 min

210 - New Details on Joseph Smith's Run for President I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

What happens when faith and politics collide? In this episode of Church History Matters, Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths explore one of the most fascinating and contro

Jun 23
1 h 16 min

209 - Does Science Conflict With the Word of Wisdom? I Church History Matters I Word of Wisdom Series

This final episode in the Church History Matters series on the Word of Wisdom untangles the difference between revelation, policy, science, folklore, and culture, showing

Jun 16
57 min

208 - Are Caffeine and Meat Against the Word of Wisdom? I Church History Matters I Word of Wisdom Series

In this episode of Church History Matters, we trace the fascinating and sometimes surprising history of the Word of Wisdom throughout the 1900s. How did a revelation orig

Jun 9
52 min

207 - How the Word of Wisdom Became a Temple Standard I Church History Matters I Word of Wisdom Series

Join hosts Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths for a fascinating deep dive into the evolution of the Word of Wisdom from the era of Brigham Young to Heber J. Grant. Discov

Jun 2
1 h 13 min

206 - U.S. Constitution is Critical to Freedom Everywhere I Church History Matters I Religion & Politics

In this episode of Church History Matters, hosts Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths explore the Latter-day Saint perspective on the divinely inspired nature of the United

May 26
1 h 08 min

205 - Did Brigham Young Enjoy Tobacco? I Church History Matters I Word of Wisdom Series

What did the Word of Wisdom actually look like in the days of Brigham Young? In this fascinating episode of Church History Matters, Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths exp

May 19
1 h 08 min

204 - Did Joseph Smith Drink Alcohol? I Church History Matters I Word of Wisdom Series

In this episode, we explore how Joseph Smith personally kept the Word of Wisdom as a divine principle of health, spiritual strength, and wise living—not just a list of re

May 12
55 min

203 - Word of Wisdom Command or Counsel? I Church History Matters I Word of Wisdom Series

In this exciting new series, hosts Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths dive into one of the most talked-about and most requested topics from listeners of the show: the Wor

May 5
50 min

202 - Joseph Smith Promised Female Priests | Church History Matters I Women & Priesthood Series

In this episode, hosts Scott Woodward, Casey Griffiths and Lisa Tait explore the powerful and often overlooked theme of Joseph Smith’s vision of women as part of a “kingd

Apr 28
1 h 15 min

201 - History of Women's Service in the Temple | Church History Matters I Women & Priesthood Series

In this episode, hosts Scott Woodward, Casey Griffiths, and Lisa Olsen Tait explore the rich and often overlooked history of women’s interaction with temple worship in Th

Apr 21
1 h 26 min

Chart positions

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#51 ▼ 13 Christianity US

#68 ▼ 19 Religion & Spirituality US

What listeners say

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I started listening to this to help me with D&C Come Follow Me 2025 because I have such a hard time understanding D&C. The CFM episodes are so helpful. HOWEVER- the 2023 series on temple garments (very helpful with the new 2025 garment update!), the priesthood ban series, the JST series and the polygamy series are absolute gold. These are the real treasures of this podcast- DON’T MISS THEM!! Total game changers for me personally. I’m not afraid to learn about church history anymore! Scott and Casey speak the truth. They don’t try and hide anything, they aren’t afraid of controversy, they challenge each other, but they present the information in a scholarly way where I don’t feel like someone is trying to convince me or hide something. My only regret was not having this as a young adult. It would have saved a lot of dark years for me. If you read the Book of Mormon daily and study these church topics with Casey and Scott, you will be filled with so much truth. From the bottom of my heart, thank you both!

Schweekai · May 2025

I listen to a lot of podcasts regularly, and this is by far my favorite! The first five or so series are especially helpful in tackling seemingly difficult, controversial topics. I reference and recommend this podcast every time I talk with anyone about church history.

killa14cam · May 2025

Growing up LDS I thought I knew everything about the church. Like many however, my parents shielded us from many of the controversies and tough topics that (upon discovery) have caused many I know to leave the church. This podcast is invaluable in confronting and sorting through the rhetoric and hype and uncovering the truth. It has strengthened my testimony and understanding. Thank you my friends for doing this excellent work!

accidentallykelly · Apr 2025

I love this podcast’s content. I’ve listened to it ever since it came out. Not sure when exactly the editing has been done differently, but the sound bites between subtopics is clipped and doesn’t have a pleasant sound anymore, the space between audio clips is too short, making it sound like you guys are talking right on each others’ heels. It gives it an overly urgent/artificial vibe that is of a different character than the content of the material. It lacks the conversational feeling it used to have. Also the introductory sound bites feel overly dramatic with the music. The original intro was super good, and was replaced with hype. Church history is perfectly interesting enough without the theatrics and rushed-sounding conversations. Hoping whoever does your editing goes back closer to what you were doing before. That said, thanks for what you do. I really do appreciate all the effort that goes into making this content.

Latter-day Doc · Apr 2025

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